The survey vessel Hålabben

Last changed: 18 February 2025
Hålabben, a small research vessel at the Institute of Marine Research, is put to sea. Photo.

The Hålabben is a coastal survey vessel, which has the ability to trawl fish, collect marine organisms or tow gear. The vessel is three meters wide and can be transported on a truck for easy movement between different sampling waters. On board there is a fixed work table for sorting the catch. The vessel is stationed at the Institute of Marine Research in Lysekil.

Area of operation

The working area for Hålabben is in coastal waters with a maximum distance from the outermost islands of 1 nm or 4 nm from the nearest safe harbor. But since the vessel can be transported by truck, it can be used both at sea and in lakes.

Quick facts

  • Length: 7.85 m
  • Width: 3.00 m
  • Depth: 0.45 m
  • Marsch speed: 24 knots
  • Minimum height: 3.60 m (when transported)
  • Sorting table available

Main tasks

  • Ecointegration during the night.
  • Trawl expeditions in the inner archipelago.
  • Lobster monitoring.
  • Fishing surveys with fyke net.
  • Ocean currents surveys.
  • Catch lobster larvae with light traps.

Questions and inquiries about the Hålabben

The Hålabben is stationed at the Institute of Marine Research in Lysekil. Do you have any questions about the research vessel? Please contact Håkan Wennhage.

 

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